City of Philadelphia / DHS Department of Human Services
Agency file
The DHS Department of Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2026, this agency had 1,416 employees with median total compensation of $19,332; the highest distinct record was $52,468.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,416 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($19,332) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $30,529 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $10,365. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 7
Administrative Officer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Margo Jackson is a Administrative Officer at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $40,146.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Daylynn Ross works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Daylynn earned $40,095 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Schiller Lestage holds the role of Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,066.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Maureen Bryant serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,983.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Zarinah Wakkil works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Zarinah earned $39,885 in 2021.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lisa Dooley serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,848.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Brandt Williams works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Brandt earned $39,840 in 2025.
Executive Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tracy Padgett works as a Executive Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tracy earned $39,824 in 2024.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Latoya Carr-Hermitt serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,671.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Madeline Jones Jenkins holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,353.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ashley Minus holds the role of Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,345.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vicente Duvivier works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Vicente earned $39,148 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Ruth Johnson serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,995.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Glenda Rivera holds the role of Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,969.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alexander Ntow is a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $38,903.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jacqueline Ramos is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,888.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nicole Sampson works as a Administrative Technician for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Nicole earned $38,668 in 2025.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shanta Rucker is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,578.
Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services
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Christopher Potter is a Social Service/Housing Program Analyst at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,569.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Malikah Pierce is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,544.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sharina Johnson works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Sharina earned $38,539 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Arlene Minus serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,521.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lisa Mahoney is a Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $38,497.
Placement Program Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kalu Oji is a Placement Program Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,482.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amber Stone-Cameron works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Amber earned $38,182 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Erica Macfadyen holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,170.
Deputy Commissioner/DHS Department of Human Services
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Samuel Harrison Iii holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,143.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gloria Jackson is a Clerical Supervisor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $38,044.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Michael Davis serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,015.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Charles Williams works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $38,012 in 2019.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Charles Younger serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,003.
Social Service Program Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Bari Rose-Epstein is a Social Service Program Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $37,977.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Marcus Simmons works as a Youth Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Marcus earned $37,971 in 2021.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Renee Durham is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $37,864.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Joyce Johnson works as a Recreation Specialty Instructor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Joyce earned $37,709 in 2020.
Human Services Program Administrator/DHS Department of Human Services
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Merle Sanders works as a Human Services Program Administrator for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Merle earned $37,671 in 2025.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Peggy Lawhorn is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $37,589.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Melvin Eason holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,581.
Juvenile Detention Shift Manager/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Clifford Smith serves as a Juvenile Detention Shift Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,568.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Brianna Ellingburg works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Brianna earned $37,457 in 2026.